Saint Joseph'S University

“Following review by management, general counsel (schedule o), and approval by the finance & audit committee of the board of trustees, the form 990 is provided to the full board prior to filing for trustee's review, comment, input, and questions, if any. In addition, the executive committee of the board has reviewed, separately, schedule j prior to its filing.”

“Sju has a business conduct and conflict of interest policy ('policy'), as amended from time to time, which sets forth sju's policies and procedures regarding managing, reducing or eliminating conflicts of interest as defined in the policy. The policy applies to board members and all employees, including officers, faculty and key employess ('covered persons'). Covered persons annually receive a copy of the policy and a conflict of interest disclosure statement ('statement') for completion incuding, in particular, disclosure of financial interests or other reportable circumstances or relationships, including the covered person's related parties, as described in the policy. The statement of trustees and the president shall be directed to the chairperson of the finance & audit committee and reviewed and maintained by the office of general counsel, which shall provide a summary of the disclosed conflicts of interest to the finance & audit committee with general counsel's recommendations, if any, and such summary and recommendations, along with the committee's comments, shall be provided by the chairperson of the finance & audit committee, on behalf of the committee, to the chairperson of the board for presentation to the executive committee of the board, and the full board as appropriate. The statement of all other officers, faculty, key employees and employees shall be directed to, then reviewed and maintained by the general counsel, with a summary of all disclosed conflicts of interest provided to the chairperson of the finance & audit committee, the president and to the chairperson of the board for presentation, as appropriate, to either the executive committee of the board, or to the full board. Copies of the statements of the trustees shall be maintained by the office of the general counsel as part of the university's corporate books and records. A copy of the statements of officers, faculty, key employees and employees shall also be maintained in the covered person's personnel file and made available for review by general counsel and the finance & audit committee, with follow up as needed. Information disclosed by covered persons shall be held in confidence and only available to those officers of the university with a business need to know such information, and when the best interest of the university would be served, and shall be disclosed to and/or available to the board of trustees, upon request or when deemed required or appropriate by the president, chair of the finance & audit committee or treasurer/vp for finance and administrative services, in consultation with the general counsel. The policy contains a continuing affirmative obligation to disclose financial interests or other reportable circumstances or relationships, which may rise to the level of an actual or apparent conflict and provides procedures for the board or relevant board committee to manage, reduce or eliminate the conflict of interest. Discussions and proceedings where a conflict is disclosed are documented in the minutes for the board or affected board committee.”

“President: only independent members of the executive committee of the board who have no personal interest in any executive compensation arrangement with the university, annually review and approve, based on a review of appropriate comparability data, the compensation that is paid to the president (who also serves as an ex officio member of the executive committee, but is recused for this review and approval). Officers and provost: the president, based on a review of appropriate comparability data, decides the compensation to be paid to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, treasurer (and vice president for finance and administration), and general counsel, which decisions regarding compensation and material terms of employment are reviewed and approved by the executive committee. The executive committee documents the basis for its determinations regarding the compensation of the president and its review and approval of the president's decisions regarding the levels of compensation of the officers and provost. Senior leaders: the president, based on a review of relevant comparability compensation data, decides the compensation to be paid to all other senior leaders, which decisions regarding compensation and material terms of employment are reviewed by the executive committee.”

“The by-laws are available to all trustees at any time and from the university upon request when deemed appropriate by the board of trustees, in consultation with the general counsel, and in response to legal process. Other institutional policies (e.g., whistleblower policy, policy prohibiting discrimination, harrasment and retaliation) are either posted on the sju internet website or on the internal websites. Financial statements are posted on the sju internet website and other requests for financial information will be evaluated on an individual basis and information will be provided as appropriate or as required by legal process.”

“The average hours per week listed in this section are a minimum.”

“For over 160 years, saint joseph's university has been engaging men and women in a rigorous jesuit education that seeks to empower them to become leaders in their industries and communities. An expansive liberal arts curriculum that serves as a foundation for all students, combined with programs tailored to meet the needs of complex and evolving fields prepare students for all of their post-graduate pursuits. Saint joseph's students are inspired to develop to the fullest every facet of their intellectual potential. Our faculty and academic programs continually strive to set higher educational standards, raise the caliber of our graduates and grow our national reputation. In a competitive world, the determination to maximize one's abilities, the confidence to innovate, and the commitment to lead with integrity is intended to set sju graduates apart. Saint joseph university is home to 4,053 traditional undergraduates, 143 undergraduate adult students, and 2,268 graduate and doctoral students. The university strives to be recognized as the preeminent catholic comprehensive university in the northeast. Saint joseph's offers a wide array of academic programs through the college of arts and sciences, the erivan k. Haub school of business, and the school of health studies and education. These include more than 55 undergraduate majors, 72 minors, 25 degree completion and certificate programs (including online options). A co-op program, and academic collaborations with other top-flight local, national and international institutions including thomas jefferson university.”